The Fuel team of Xavier Bourque, Sam Cole, Simone Riginell and Denis Scolan – representing the hard work of all 16 compositors who worked on the film at the company – were nominated for Prometheus (Engineers & the Orrery) in the "Outstanding Compositing in a Feature Motion Picture" category.

Fuel has also provided effects on a number of Marvel films including Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger. Fuel continues to run from its Newtown, Sydney-based offices where Animal Logic has also amalgamated its short-form commercials business.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey received the most VES nominations (seven) followed by Life of Pi and The Avengers (six each). Life of Pi director Ang Lee will receive the honorary visionary award at the awards on February 5.